A special feature on friendship songs used in commercials. Carefully selected and introduced unforgettable masterpieces that stay in your heart.

Cheer upTakeuchi Mariya

Cheer Up – Mariya Takeuchi

In recent years, many people have covered this song, but although it’s famous as a Mariya Takeuchi track, it was originally sung by Hiroko Yakushimaru.

After Mariya Takeuchi, who wrote the song, recorded her own self-cover, it was used in a commercial for SEIKO’s Dolce & Exceline.

When you’re heartbroken, it would be wonderful to have a friend who could comfort you like this, wouldn’t it?

We set out on a journey again.Takehara Pisutoru

Takihara Pistol: We Set Out on a Journey Again

Featured as the theme song for Itochu Corporation’s commercial, this track is a friendship anthem whose talk-like delivery, gruff vocals, and warm guitar tones by Pistol Takehara resonate deeply.

It’s the kind of song you’ll want to listen to over drinks with old friends or colleagues who’ve shared ups and downs together—especially among the guys.

Little ManSonny and Cher

Sonny & Cher – Little Man (1966)

A track used in an Amazon commercial in 2015.

It was released in 1966 by the American pop music duo Sonny and Cher and became a hit around the world.

It’s a pop track that has been covered by artists such as Milva.

Let’s smileyonige

Waraou

It’s a 2018 song by the girls’ band yonige from Osaka Prefecture.

It’s well-known as a song used in the au Santaro series commercials, which feature many tracks with great lyrics.

It’d be amazing to have a friend who laughs things off with you like in the lyrics of this song, wouldn’t it?

The cherry blossoms bloom.Kitano Kii

Kie Kitano / Sakura Saku

This is a graduation song by Kie Kitano, who is active in various fields as an actress, a morning show host, and a singer.

It expresses gratitude to those who have supported her, and it can be heard as a song for many people—parents, friends, lovers.

This masterpiece was used in a KitKat commercial known for its many moving friendship songs.

Become a flowerWagakki Band

Become a flower!

In addition to instruments like guitar and bass, this eight-member band, Wagakki Band, also performs with traditional Japanese instruments such as the shakuhachi, shamisen, and wadaiko.

It’s a friendship song with bright lyrics and an upbeat melody that I think is really energizing.

It was featured in a Housing Information Center commercial starring Kanna Hashimoto.

A view I’ve never seen beforeSuda Masaki

Masaki Suda “A Scenery I’ve Never Seen”

A song by Masaki Suda, who is also very active as an actor.

It’s the CM song for au’s Santaro series “Support for the Japan National Soccer Team,” in which he himself appears.

The powerful lyrics that cheer on hardworking friends give you energy.

In the music video, you can also see Suda playing the guitar.